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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.91, 377.82 and 87.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.91, 377.82 and 87.39 is: 131.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.91 : 377.82 = 87.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.91/377.82 = 87.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.91x = 377.82 × 87.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.91x = 33,017.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,017.69/251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.07

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